Blockchain Council smart Contract Auditor certification & Training

Overview

This accelerated Blockchain Council Certified Smart Contract Auditor™ is designed by expert industry auditors that covers smart contract audits from the very basic to the advanced level. It includes smart contract fundamentals, the study of multiple DeFi attacks, using multiple development frameworks, an exploration of best practices and tools, detecting vulnerabilities, a dive into regulatory compliance, legal considerations and case studies. After successfully completing the Certified Smart Contract Auditor Certification you’ll be able to identify and rectify potential vulnerabilities in any smart contract!

In just 1 day, you’ll also:

Develop an in-depth knowledge of Smart contracts
Get exposed to various vulnerabilities and attacks
A deep understanding of regulatory compliance and legal considerations
Learn the best practices and how to apply them
An opportunity to prove your skill as a Smart Contract Auditor

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Blockchain Council exam, and achieve your Blockchain Council Certified Smart Contract Auditor™ certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Smart Contract Auditor
Smart Contract Developer
Blockchain Developer
Smart Contract Engineer
Blockchain Consultant

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 1-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Certified Smart Contract Auditor Course

Module 2: Refreshers & Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites
Blockchain Basics
Cryptography basics
Token Standards

Module 3: Smart Contract fundamentals
What is Smart Contract
Audit and process
Introduction to Solidity
Solidity Basics for Audit Test Cases
Exception handling
Testing smart contracts
Vulnerabilities, tools, and best practices

Module 4: Defi & Defi Attacks
Basics of Defi
FlashLoan Attacks
Price Oracle Manipulations
Exit Scams
Unlimited Token Allowance
Rug Pulls

Module 5: Testing Smart Contracts with Hardhat & Foundry
Hardhat
Foundry

Module 6: Best practices and tools for writing secure smart contracts
EVM
Ethereum gas
Optimising our code
Upgradeable smart contracts
Surya
Solhint
Slither
Inline book

Module 7: Detecting Various Vulnerability
Re-entrancy Attack
Unchecked send
Costly operations
Divide Before Multiplying
Frontrunning
Block.timestamp
Tx.origin
Race Condition
Denial of Service
Overflow and Underflow
Poor Visibility Specifiers
Emergency stops

Module 8: Case studies and real-world examples of audited smart contracts
Case study -AAVE
Case study- The DAO hack

Module 9: Regulatory compliance and legal considerations for smart contracts

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Blockchain Council Certified Smart Contract Auditor™ exam

By becoming a Certified Smart Contract Auditor, individuals not only validate their expertise in smart contract auditing but also demonstrate their commitment to advancing their skills and knowledge in the field. This certification can open up a wide range of opportunities for professionals seeking to work in blockchain development, auditing, or security.

Passing score: You need to acquire 60+ marks to clear the exam.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	26.8.2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	10.2.2025 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	24.3.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	5.5.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	16.6.2025 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

Blockchain Council - Certified Smart Contract Auditor™